Harriet Davey
Fashion lovers can be divided into two camps: summer philes who love to be bare-legged (and cling to their broderie anglaise frocks until plummeting temperates threaten pneumonia), and the cold-weather crew who plod through the balmy months by diving head first into a pile of chunky knitwear.
I am, and have always been, in the first camp, but there's one thing that makes packing my sandals away more bearable—my love of jackets. And it's become quite clear over the last couple of years that there's one style in particular that's dominating all out wardrobes: the suede jacket.
Available in a range of different styles and colourways, this jacket trend continues the throwback vibes that have dominated the last few seasons. After all, the suede jacket has had a unique manifestation every decade—from the patchwork styles of the '70s to the stripped-back button-downs of the '90s—and unlike other fabrics, it has the benefit of improving with age. Plus, it's the sort of style that genuinely works year-round. Scroll to see and shop my full edit of the best suede jackets to buy now.
THE BEST SUEDE JACKETS TO SHOP THIS AUTUMN:
1. SUEDE TRENCH COAT
Style Notes: The perfect transitional layer, a suede trench coat offers ample warmth for colder weather without leaving you feeling weighed down or uncomfortable.
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Making the suede trench we all know and love feel new—all hail Asos for this olive green beauty.
The soft shade will go with every outfit.
There's so many incredible faux suede iterations around, but this is one of my favourites—for under £60!
Yes, yes and yes to this chocolatey brown version by Massimo.
A forever buy.
2. SUEDE BLAZER
Style Notes: Toeing the line between smart and casual, the suede blazer trend adds texture and elegance to an outfit. Style with relaxed jeans for a wearable look, or sub it in for a traditional blazer for a very 2025 take on officewear.
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This boxy blazer is one everyone will want.
The chocolate-brown colour trend is still big news for autumn.
I'm so impressed by this real suede style at Stradivarius.
A Western take on the classic that fashion insiders have loved for a while now.
So sleek.
3. FRINGED SUEDE
Style Notes: Subvert the trend's Wild West connotations with black jeans and a white tee to bring suede fringed jackets firmly into AW 2025. With beautiful movement and a playful energy, this fresh iteration will invigorate your cold-weather rotation.
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It's already oversized but I would grab it in a size up.
This vegan version also comes in five other colours.
I had to show you one of the other colours from Free People, because, how chic?
How stunning is this colour? So fun with ecru jeans and snake print boots.
A timeless tan jacket will always go the distance in your wardrobe.
4. BOXY SUEDE
Style Notes: There's something very '00s about a boxy suede jacket, but the new iterations offer a far more contemporary finish. This is the sort of jacket that'll look just as chic over a slip dress as it will with barrel-leg jeans and loafers.
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Also in khaki, red, white and grey—I want them all.
This one has a slightly vintage feel, and I'm so into it.
This ultra-soft suede jacket is perfect for all-day styling.
The new suede jacket edit at Reiss is too good to miss out on.
This one is as buttery soft as it looks and I love how it'll look with indigo jeans.
